LAURIE
Laurie
Origin and Meaning: The surname Laurie is of Scottish origin, derived from the personal name "Lawrie" or "Lowry", which itself originated from the medieval English and French name "Laurie" or "Lorrie". The name is a variant of the name "Laurence", which means "from Laurentum" in Latin. Laurentum was an ancient city in Italy.
History: The Laurie surname is thought to have originated in Scotland, with the earliest recorded instances found in the 16th century. The name has spread to England and other English-speaking countries over the centuries. Variants of the surname include Lawrie, Lowry, and Lorie.
Famous Individuals:
- Hugh Laurie: A renowned English actor, comedian, and writer, best known for his role as Dr. Gregory House in the medical drama series "House".
- Darcy Laurie: A Canadian actor and stunt performer known for his work in various films and television shows.
Variants: Laurence, Lawrie, Lowry, Lorie
Heraldry: The Laurie family crest features symbols such as a lion, stars, and chevrons, reflecting qualities such as courage, strength, and leadership.
Distribution: The Laurie surname is relatively uncommon compared to other popular surnames in the United Kingdom. It is more prevalent in Scotland and regions with Scottish heritage.
Pop Culture: The surname Laurie has been featured in various literary works and popular culture, reflecting its historical significance and Scottish origins.
References:
- Reaney, P.H., & Wilson, R.M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames.
- Black, G.F. (1946). The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History.
There are approximately 3,564 people named Laurie in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,580th most common surname in Britain. Around 55 in a million people in Britain are named Laurie.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Andrew
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Peter
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Alison
- Angela
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Jennifer
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
- Vivienne
Similar and related surnames
- Lowry
- Lawrey
- Lowrie
- Lory
- Lorey
- Lawry
- Lawrie
- Laire
- Lare
- Lairy
- Lair
- Laier
- Lar
- Lahr
- Lahri
- Laari
- Lauri
- Lauria
- Laar
- Laer
- Laera
- Laere
- Laor
- Lara
- Laraia
- Lareau
- Lares
- Larey
- Larez
- Lari
- Laria
- Larice
- Larie
- Lario
- Laris
- Larive
- Laro
- Laroe
- Larr
- Larre
- Larrea
- Larrey
- Larri
- Larrieu
- Larris
- Larry
- Larue
- Lary
- Larye
- Laryea
- Lauer
- Laughey
- Laur
- Laura
- Laure
- Laureau
- Laurey
- Laureys
- Lauries
- Laurin
- Laurine
- Laurins
- Laurio
- Lauris
- Lauro
- Laurrie
- Laury
- Lawi
- Lawie
- Lawre
- Leaer
- Leahry
- Lear
- Leare
- Learey
- Learie
- Learis
- Learry
- Leear
- Leer
- Leerie
- Lehr
- Lehri
- Lehru
- Leier
- Leir
- Leira
- Leire
- Leiria
- Leor
- Leowrie
- Ler
- Lera
- Lere
- Leri
- Lerie
- Lero
- Leroi
- Lerrey
- Lerue
- Lery
- Leure
- Leurie
- Leury
- Lewrey
- Lewrie
- Lier
- Lior
- Lira
- Lirio
- Llera
- Llyr
- Loar
- Loary
- Loehr
- Loer
- Lohr
- Lohre
- Loir
- Loire
- Loor
- Lor
- Lora
- Lore
- Loreau
- Loree
- Lori
- Loria
- Lorie
- Lorio
- Loro
- Lorr
- Lorra
- Lorre
- Lorrie
- Lorrio
- Loru
- Louer
- Loughrey
- Lour
- Loura
- Loure
- Lourey
- Lourie
- Louris
- Louro
- Loury
- Lowery
- Lowr
- Lowre
- Lowrey
- Lowri
- Luer
- Luhr
- Luir
- Luirie
- Lura
- Lurey
- Luri
- Luria
- Lurie
- Lurr
- Lurrie
- Lury
- Lyler
- Lyra
- Lyre
- Whyler
- Wyler
- Wyller
- Larios
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